Loughshinny Beach
Loughshinny Beach
Site Details
- Location
- Loughshinny Beach
- Grid reference
- 53.541524, -6.07702
- Fossil Name
- Crinoids, brachiopods, corals
- Fossil Type
- Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
- Fossil Age
- Carboniferous (approx. 330 million years old)
- Rock Type
- Limestone
- Access Info
- WARNING! This is a shoreface location so please check weather conditions and tides before you visit. Full access to the rocks containing the fossils at this location is only possible at low tide. Take care as rocks can become slippery when wet. From the car park at Loughshinny harbour walk south across the sandy beach.
- Fossil Info
- Examine the rocks close up to find fossils in this location, taking care on the rocks as they can be very slippery. Here you will find lots of different types of fossils, including crinoids, brachiopods, and corals. The fossils here are white and stand out from the dark grey limestone. Stand back from the cliffs on the beach and observe the structures of the rocks from afar. The rocks are folded into sharp angles making for a spectacular view along the beach.
